Grafite future at Wolfsburg uncertain

Striker Grafite will meet with Wolfsburg boss Felix Magath this week before deciding on whether to make a move to the United Arab Emirates.

The 32-year-old Brazil international, who was the top scorer in Hamburg's 2009 German Bundesliga title success, is considering a reported two-year deal to join Dubai-based club Al Ahli.

The striker's agent Pascal Carbon revealed a deal was likely to happen, however, a last round of meetings with Magath will take place before a final decision is made.

"We are planning to have one more chat with Felix Magath, afterwards we are going to make a decision on the future," Carbon told Sport 360.

"I think the transfer will be going through in the new week."

Grafite scored 28 goals and was named German Footballer of the Year when the Wolves won the 2009 Bundesliga title.

Last season Grafite, who has been capped four times by Brazil, managed just nine goals as Wolfsburg narrowly avoided relegation.

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Forest's McKenna set to join Hull

McKenna's first goal for Forest was against his old club Preston in 2009 Nottingham Forest midfielder Paul McKenna is set to join Championship rivals Hull City on a two-year deal.

The 33-year-old joined the Reds from Preston in July 2009 after spending 17 years at Deepdale.

McKenna has since made 78 appearances in two years with the City Ground club, scoring three goals.

Forest, who have offered new deals to striker Robert Earnshaw and midfielder Guy Moussi, are believed to be happy to let McKenna go on a free transfer.

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West Ham sign up Abdoulaye Faye

Faye made only 16 appearances for Stoke last season Sam Allardyce has made his first signing as West Ham manager by securing Stoke defender Abdoulaye Faye on a free transfer.

Senegal international Faye, 33, was informed by the Potters he would not be offered a new contract this summer.

He will arrive at Upton Park when his current deal expires at the end of this month.

Allardyce has signed Faye on two previous occasions, having taken him to Bolton and Newcastle.

The centre-back is relishing the prospect of linking up with the former Blackburn boss once again as the Hammers bid to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

"I am very happy to be here at West Ham - this is a great club, a big club and I cannot wait to get started here," Faye told the club website.

"For me to come here was no problem, I had other clubs' offers, but I was happy to come here.

"People may ask why, as the team are in the Championship, but I am excited at the challenge to help get the team back to the Premier League, where I think the club belongs."

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